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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




28 New Mysteries & Thrillers (page 2)


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Cover art for THE 13TH TARGET
FICTION
Released: July 3, 2012

"Though its prose is merely serviceable and its characters stereotypical, this intricate thriller from de Castrique (The Sandburg Connection, 2011, etc.) offers a good deal of interesting and timely information on the Federal Reserve."
A bodyguard turns shamus when his charge is the victim of a suspicious shooting. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE WURST IS YET TO COME
FICTION
Released: July 3, 2012

"Breezy and sardonic, with Judith and Renie (All the Pretty Hearses, 2011, etc.) in top form for their 26th adventure."
Welcome to Little Bavaria, a town devoted to tourists, beer, oompah bands and murder. Read full book review >
Cover art for LETHAL OUTLOOK
FICTION
Released: July 3, 2012

"Laurie's latest in the series (Vision Impossible, 2011, etc.) brings Abby back to her circle of friends. Fans will cheer her fast-talking return."
Further adventures of a psychic private investigator as she pursues her life's goals of solving mysteries and keeping her money out of the swear jar. Read full book review >
Cover art for DISCRETION
FICTION
Released: July 3, 2012

"Better editing could have made this memorable, but even with Leotta's tendency to provide character fashion reports on every page, this is worth the read."
Former federal prosecutor Leotta covers some familiar ground in her second legal thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CROWDED GRAVE
FICTION
Released: July 6, 2012

"Another delicious romp through a French menu garnished with politics."
A terrorist is introduced to Dordogne foie gras. Read full book review >
Cover art for STICK A FORK IN IT
FICTION
Released: July 8, 2012

"Murder is definitely at the back of the house in Poppy's second case, with jousting between exes firmly planted in the front."
A health inspector finds murder in an over-the-top concept restaurant. Read full book review >